GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

Random words

WordMeaning
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
remissionthe act or process of remitting
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)